Introduction to Laravel 11
Laravel 11 represents a significant milestone in the evolution of this beloved PHP framework. With its streamlined approach and powerful new features, Laravel 11 makes web development more efficient and enjoyable than ever before.
What's New in Laravel 11?
- Streamlined Application Structure: Reduced boilerplate and cleaner project structure
- Per-second Rate Limiting: More granular control over API throttling
- Health Routing: Built-in health check endpoints for monitoring
- Improved Eloquent Casts: Enhanced casting capabilities for better data handling
Getting Started
To create a new Laravel 11 project, use the Laravel installer:
composer create-project laravel/laravel my-project
Or use the Laravel installer:
laravel new my-project
Key Features to Explore
Laravel 11 introduces several exciting features that will enhance your development workflow. The streamlined application structure reduces complexity while maintaining all the power Laravel developers love.
"Laravel 11 focuses on developer experience while maintaining the framework's commitment to elegant, expressive syntax."
Next Steps
Now that you have Laravel 11 installed, explore the documentation and start building amazing applications. The Laravel ecosystem continues to grow with tools like Livewire, Inertia.js, and Laravel Nova.